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Tucked behind the sewage plant along the oft-neglected entrance to Back Cove in Portland, the legal graffiti wall lies off the beaten path of locals and tourists alike. Since Friday though, the popular haven for spray paint artists has been getting some extra attention thanks to a controversial mural of Maine Gov. Paul LePage that […]

There has been a wide array of reactions to the news that the Portland Police Department has begun enforcing the evictions of the people living in what has come to be known in recent weeks as “Tent City”. From online commentors, to media types, and all the way up to elected officials- it seems everyone […]

Like most Portlanders- and hopefully most Mainers in general- I was repulsed by the idea of yet another campaign visit from Republican presidential candidate and orange-faced monster, Donald Trump, to our fair city. In what appears to be a growing movement, though, Mainers from the Greater Portland area are buying up tickets to the rally […]

The story about Larry the Lobster- the fifteen pound crustacean who made national headlines last week– has received a lot of attention from animal rights activists as well as people who care about the lobster industry. For those unfamiliar with the story, Larry first caught the attention of the media when a group of activists […]

There’s been a lot of criticism surrounding the Portland Police Department lately, but the Maine Homeless Veteran’s Alliance wants to give people a chance to show their support for our boys in blue. Today on the corner of Marginal Way and Forest Avenue- right next to the baseball field at the Deering Oaks Park- the […]

“Tear gas them all.” “Black Lives Matter is all about finding excuses to murder cops.” “That whole group is made up of rotten apples. Well, that and whiny asses.” “If you don’t want to get shot by the police, stay out of trouble you idiots!!” These are just a small sampling of responses to last […]

Ryan Adams is an incredibly talented artist from Maine with a growing resume and reputation for his work. He’s a lifelong Portlander, a loyal friend, a loving husband and son, and an expectant father. He’s also black. Having known Adams since high school, I can recollect numerous times throughout the years when he’s put himself out […]

On Wednesday the Portland Police Department made an unusual post on their Facebook page, jokingly describing an unfortunate surprise for Officer Alissa Poisson after she was hit by the droppings of a passing bird. https://www.facebook.com/PortlandMainePolice/photos/a.128665653811161.22771.121900037821056/1248640035147045/?type=3&theater In less than a day the post has received thousands of views and shares on social media, but the “duck […]

Every so often I receive press releases from various groups in my email inbox. I’m not always sure how or why I’m included in most of the email lists, and I almost always ignore them. However, this evening I received a release from a an advocacy group that’s near and dear to my heart, The […]

On his weekly podcast from June 8, world famous comedian Bill Burr went into detail about his love for the state of Maine and the city of Portland, giving shout outs to the Piscataqua River Bridge, the old Comedy Connection in Portland, and southern Maine in general. “I hope they realize how lucky they are,” he […]

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Chris Shorr

Chris is a sixth generation Portlander who loves all things Maine. He has worked with mentally ill and marginalized adults at a Portland non-profit, on a lobster boat in Casco Bay, at several high-end Portland restaurants, and at a local meat packing plant. He also ran for Portland City Council in 2013, wrote a weekly column in the now defunct Portland Daily Sun, and currently writes a weekly column in The Portland Phoenix.